Statewide Community Resources
These non-profit and government agencies offer support and knowledge for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Arizona Early Intervention
Program (AzEIP)
The Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP, pronounced Ay-zip), helps families of children with disabilities or developmental delays age birth to three years old. They provide support and can work with their natural ability to learn. Learn more about AzEIP services.
The goal of the Arizona Assistive Technology Exchange hosted by AzTAP is to put Assistive Technology (AT), adapted equipment or Durable Medical Equipment (DME) that is not currently being used into the hands of someone who can benefit from it. Visit the AZTAP website for more information.
To change those conditions that result in suicidal acts in Arizona through awareness, intervention, and action
Ability360 continues a 35-year tradition offering and promoting programs to empower people with all disabilities to take personal responsibility so that they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community. Visit the Ability360 website for more information.
The Area Agency on Aging, Region One is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit organization that plans, develops, funds, administers, and coordinates programs and services in Maricopa County for adults, 60 years of age and older, family caregivers of older adults, adults ages 18-59 with disabilities and long-term care needs, and persons 18 years of age and over who have a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS.
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC Program - serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care.
The Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL) is a not for profit public interest law firm, dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals with physical, mental, psychiatric, sensory and cognitive disabilities. Visit the ACDL website for more information.
Health-e-Arizona PLUS is a collaboration between AHCCCS and DES that provides a system for individuals and families to apply for AHCCCS Health Insurance, KidsCare, Nutrition Assistance and Cash Assistance benefits and to connect to the Federal Insurance Marketplace. Visit the Health-e Arizona PLUS website for more information.
Head Start programs in Arizona annually serves nearly 23,000 children and over 21,500 families through a network of 30 community-based non-profit organizations, Indian Tribal Council, local governments, and school districts. All together, Head Start programs provide comprehensive Head Start services at over 500 locations throughout the state. Arizona Head Start Programs provide high quality early childhood education, nutrition, health, mental health, disabilities, and social services with a strong parent involvement focus.
The all-volunteer Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council is made up of individuals with disabilities, family members, professional stakeholders and state agency representatives appointed by the Governor of Arizona that meets at least four times a year to discuss issues. Visit the ADDPC website for more information.
Arizona Employment First is a grassroots movement of Arizona Stakeholders. We believe people who have disabilities have the right to work in their communities in jobs they care about. We are working to change policy and practice to make this happen.
This website has resources for job seekers and the people who support them. Explore the site to learn more about Employment First and what you can do.
Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona is committed to providing encouragement and support to families who have children with special needs so that their children can reach their maximum potential within the family and society. Visit the Pilot Parents website for more information.
Raising Special Kids is a non-profit organization that provides support and information for parents of children, from birth to age 26, with a full range of disabilities and special health care needs. Programs are offered at no cost to families and are available in English and Spanish. Visit the Raising Special Kids website for more information.
MIKID employs 125+ professionally trained staff offering an array of services to families of children with emotional and behavioral challenges. MIKID provides education, resources, and support to hundreds of Arizona families annually.- Visit the MIKID website for more information.
Family Involvement Center (FIC) is a not-for-profit, family-run organization that was established to serve as a partner in developing a new system of care for children with emotional, physical, and/or behavioral healthcare needs in Arizona. Visit the Family Involvement Center website for more information.
ACDHH maintains an extensive directory of resources and services available to the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing communities. The directory is used to make referrals to assist consumers in need of information for employment, housing, education and much more. Visit the ACDHH website for more information.
Arizona’s Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), created to help Arizona senior citizens, people with disabilities, caregivers and family members locate resources and services that meet their needs.
The AZ Links Screening Tool is designed to quickly and accurately help identify options to meet the individual’s needs. There are 13 questions. It takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. Once submitted, an Information and Referral Specialist will review it and contact the individual regarding the types of assistance may be available.
A free, confidential and easy-to-use Web site that estimates eligibility for 31 different health and human services programs, including:
- Food & Nutrition: Food Stamps, WIC, School Meals & Emergency Food Assistance
- Housing & Utilities: Section 8, Housing Assistance, Shelter Services & Utility Discounts
- Financial Benefits: TANF, EITC & Unemployment Insurance
- Health Care: AHCCCS & S.O.B.R.A.
- Children Resources: Child Care Assistance, Head Start & Child Care referral
- Phone (602) 604-0640
A key source of integrated information that brings people and services together every day to meet vital needs throughout Arizona.
The 24-Hour Help Hotline has trained, bilingual (English/Spanish) Information & Referral Specialists to help you. This service is anonymous and free to the public.
- Phone: (602) 263-8856 from anywhere
- (800) 352-3792 within area codes 520 & 928
- TDD: Please use Arizona Relay at (800) 367-8939 or 7-1-1
Founded in 1982, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (written as AHCCCS and pronounced 'access') is Arizona's Medicaid program. Medicaid is a federal healthcare program jointly funded by the federal and state governments for individuals and families who may qualify for acute or long-term services. Visit the AHCCCS website for more information.
Since 1985, AAPPD has provided advocacy, counsel and other services to more than 80-member organizations that share a common dedication to the needs of individuals and families with disabilities. Visit the AAPPD website for more information.